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Food Safety and Inspection
Service United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 20250-3700 |
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Food Safety and Inspection
Service United States Department of Agriculture Washington, D.C. 20250-3700 |
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE
| Product(s) Recalled: | Tyson "Restaurant Favorites Chicken Breast Fajitas" and Kirkwood "Chicken Fajita Kits" in 26.6 ounce packages |
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| Production Dates/Identifying Codes: UPDATED: November 9, 1999 |
11 digit code on end panel. The code consists of a
3 digit julian date identifying date of production, numeral "9" identifying year,
letters "ENT", an internal plant identifier, 2 digit number identifying production
line, and 2 digit code identifying hour of production. An example of the code would
be: 2659ENT0112
Tyson "Restaurant Favorites Chicken Breast Fajitas" products subject to recall begin with codes 265, 267, 268, and 270. Kirkwood "Chicken Fajita Kits" products subject to recall begin with codes 273, 279, and 280. P13137 is also printed on end panel of packages. This code identifies the plant's federal establishment number. |
| Problem/Reason for Recall: | May contain undeclared ingredient that is declared Class II allergen (Whey). |
| How/When Discovered: | Company officials discovered error during internal label review. The firm notified the Food Safety and Inspection Service and initiated a voluntary product recall. |
| Establishment: | P13137 Tyson Foods Incorporated 2615 South School Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 |
| Corporate Contact: | Mr. Keith Fields, Division QA Manager, 501-290-2253 |
| Quantity Recalled: | Approximately 129,000 pounds |
| Distribution: | Nationwide |
| Recall Classification: | Class II |
| Recall Notification Level: | Consumer |
| Press Release: | Yes |
| Direct Notification Means: | The firm is notifying its customers by letter. |
| FSIS Followup Activities: | Effectiveness checks by the FSIS, District Enforcement Operations to the retail level. |
| Other Agencies Involved: | Department of Defense |
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| Date of Recall Meeting: | November 1, 1999 |
| Recall Case Number: | EP 048-99 |
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